Te Matatini Society Inc

Te Matatini Society Inc.

Te Matatini ‘the many faces’ was incorporated in 1972 to foster, develop and protect excellence in Māori performing arts. Alongside Te Matatini’s biennial national Kapa Haka festival the society also supports Māori performing arts in schools, at festivals, in wananga, with businesses and government departments, with master classes and on the international stage.

The Ministry manages Te Matatini's relationship with the Crown and administers government funding. A National Committee of representatives elected by the rohe governs the Society. A smaller Executive Committee oversees operations. The representatives appoint the Chair.

Te Matatini is a significant cultural festival and the pinnacle event for Māori performing arts. Held every two years, it is one of the most highly anticipated events for perfomers, their whānau and the mass of passionate kapa haka fans throughout the world. The festival prides itself on being whānau friendly, smoke, and alcohol free event. It has an open door policy, where all people are welcome to come and experience the timeless tradition and spectacle of kapa haka.

Te Matatini 2019 will be held at Wellington's Westpac Stadium and is expected to attract 65,000 people. The festival theme ‘Te Matatini ki te Ao’ is an embodiment of the aspirations and dreams of the festival hosts Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Te Atiawa me ngā iwi o Taranaki whānui. The festival started in 1972, is in its 46th year and tickets can be purchased through the Te Matatini website

Wellington's Westpac Trust Stadium is the venue for the 2019 Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival. The traditional Māori cultural arts festival will take place between February 20-24 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and local organisers are thrilled to secure a premiere venue to take the Kapa Haka world to new heights.